2020 Presidential Election


Markets

Website of 'Trump' Crypto Coin Exposes Sensitive Details of New Users: Report

A hacker was able to breach the security of the website, where they exposed the email addresses and passwords of users who bought Magacoin.

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Markets

Senator Lummis Calls Biden 'Legitimate' US President

Lummis was one of just eight Senate Republicans to vote against certifying Presidet Biden's electoral victory on Jan. 6.

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Biden Confirms Crypto-Savvy Gary Gensler Will Lead Financial Policy Transition Team

Gary Gensler, Simon Johnson and Mehrsa Baradaran are among the policy experts versed in crypto and blockchain issues named to Biden’s transition team.

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Policy

Brock Pierce Served Court Papers for Fraud Lawsuit at His Own Presidential Campaign Rally

U.S. presidential candidate and crypto entrepreneur Brock Pierce was legally served during his campaign rally in New York on Monday.

Brock Pierce (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Block.One Co-Founder Brock Pierce Files to Run for US President

Brock Pierce has formally filed to run for President of the United States.

Blockchain Capital was co-founded by crypto entrepreneur Brock Pierce in partnership with Bart Stephens and Bradford Stephens in 2013. (Sebastiaan ter Burg/Flikr)

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Cryptocurrency Proponent Andrew Yang Ends Presidential Bid

Presidential contender Andrew Yang dropped out of the race Tuesday. He advocated for clear crypto guidelines in the U.S. during his run.

Andrew Yang speaks at Consensus 2019. (Image via CoinDesk archives)

Markets

New 'TRUMP' Token Giving 62% Odds of US President's Reelection

Crypto traders outside the U.S. now have a way to weigh in on President Trump thanks to a new digital token, the TRUMP.

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Policy

Andrew Yang Campaign Releases Technology Plan Focused on Rebuilding Public Relationship With Big Tech

The crypto-friendly presidential candidate outlined his tech visions in a blog post to his campaign site.

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Tech

Andrew Yang Super PAC Will Accept Lightning-Powered Bitcoin Donations

Supporters of presidential candidate Andrew Yang can now send bitcoin donations to a new super PAC via the Lightning Network.

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Markets

Rep. Eric Swalwell Is Accepting Crypto Donations in Bid for US Presidency

Rep. Eric Swalwell is accepting donations in six cryptocurrencies to support his bid for the U.S. presidency in 2020.

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